- December 4, 2025
Dear Editor:
I find it ironic that while Governor DeSantis promotes lowering property taxes, and a local grassroots movement works to slow development growth, our city council seems comfortable raising property taxes on Ormond Beach homeowners and small-business owners.
With new home construction, ongoing development, and strong home resale activity already boosting tax revenues, the city should be seeing increased income without needing a steep hike. Before approving a 10% increase, we need a thorough, transparent audit to determine the true financial need and justification. Arbitrarily selecting a percentage simply because “we need it” is not sound fiscal policy.
Brian Hilgers
Ormond-by-the-Sea
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